Finding the Third Proportional to 182,196 and 385,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,196 and 385,164 is: 814,240.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,196 : 385,164 = 385,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,196/385,164 = 385,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,196x = 385,164 × 385,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,196x = 148,351,306,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,351,306,896/182,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,240.20
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